How I Saved $14,000 To Travel For A Year | Grown Up Gap Year A to Z

[@Yjones31]

It’s so encouraging to finally see someone talking about a normal salary and still was able to do what you’re doing. Thank you.

[@Asia84]

I just discovered your channel! Thank you for giving a REAL breakdown of how you saved.

[@StephaniePerry]

You're welcome Asia! Thanks for watching. 💗

[@t.l1357]

This was such a great video. I really appreciate you sharing the hindsight lessons. That transparency is great. 💕💕

[@StephaniePerry]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@StephaniePerry]

Am I the only one who eye rolls when I hear "just pack your lunch!" Life is short...eat well. 😝

[@monetteshia]

No! I hate it! Lol. Me cooking, ugh. Ok...so I will do it!!!

[@StephaniePerry]

T. Monet Exactly how the convo went in my head. 😆😆

[@t.l1357]

It's a waste for me because I'm craving something else and leftovers go bad. So I just eat what makes me happy now. I don't have a simple palette. If not, I just will skip meals rather than eating something I don't like.

[@SheniceSays214]

She had me at saving $14,000

[@ccurry8181]

Hey! I love your channel!❤️ Thanks for the great advice and for being so open and honest! I love your energy “when I came back I was flat broke, mom and dad let me move back in, thanks mom and dad! I got my job back but I said thank you NEXT I’m going back to Africa!”😂😂😂😂😂 this is so my life! 😁 Hey soul sista!👋🏽✨

[@StephaniePerry]

YES, Kindred spirits! 💗 Are you traveling now?

[@NOBOSStv]

So glad I found your channel. I appreciate your video, information, and honesty. Ready to venture as digital nomad but COVID has slowed my process. However still pushing on!! Your vids are so informative I guess I'll just have to go down the list LOL.

[@StephaniePerry]

I'm so glad they're helping you! Sorry the're so many videos. 😆 😆

[@cp3onmtv963]

When you started talking about the method you hated that was on every blog post I knew EXACTLY what you were getting at 🙃😔🙃 (buying) food is also my weakness!! I’m terrible at this! 😂😩

[@tisha812]

I’m so glad I found you. I seen your comment on another young lady’s video. I’m watching all of your videos!!! 🤗 I plan on taking a gap “year” before the year is out!!!

[@talesia]

you just made my day! Your old salary is about what my pension will be in 2 years when I retire! Now I know I can do this!

[@gabriellemills4630]

So informative!

[@StephaniePerry]

I’m glad! Thanks for watching Gabby! 💗

[@MissDaniiOliver]

Thank you for breaking it down!

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you

[@joianglade6932]

How did you coordinate your travel with your house sitting jobs? Did they cover any of your travel or is that another factor to consider?

[@paulajohnson2793]

Good job 👏 👍 👌 🙌 😄

[@ohduana6746]

The way people talk about how much they love Wawa is so weird 😂. They just opened up in my city and you would think Wawa is paying people's bills the way people talk about the place lol.

[@blackberry623]

Did you have a 401K through your job? How did that factor into your savings? Do you still contribute to a retirement plan now?

[@StephaniePerry]

Yes I had a 403b that was rolled into an IRA when I left. I still contribute. The didn't factor into my savings amount.

[@iimmannii]

The saddest thing about Baltimore is no Wawa 😭

[@StephaniePerry]

You got that right. #gottahaveawawa 💗

[@Thirstytraveler41]

Would you say that in 2021, $14000 is enough to travel for a year in SEA?

[@StephaniePerry]

If you're ok with staying in dorm rooms in hostels, yes. Or if you're going to a few cities for a long time instead of lots of cities for a few days each. If not, I'd add another $10 per day now. Or add in some work exchanges / house sitting to get free accommodation part of the time.

[@Thirstytraveler41]

Ok. Thanks